DragonFae
Ok I looked at the Index for Medicine Cards and I saw several threads but none with individual cards so I decided to start one for Mountain Lion. The reason is when I did my first card draw for 2015 I asked which animal would walk with me, teach me etc. during 2015. I drew Mountain Lion so I want to explore it a bit.
#17 Mountain Lion (Leadership)
I thought an interesting comment in the book really resonated with me. That was "the ability to lead without insisting others follow." I think this speaks to my approach when I get interested in something or set up a project...I do it mostly "for me" if others want to come along....the more the merrier but I also realize that everyone might not be walking the same path I am.
The medicine of mountain lion is power and leadership but it's much more than that. Mountain lion can shred you to pieces and then build you back up again. Mountain lion is about assertiveness with a pure heart and purpose.
Mountain lion wishes to teach those who encounter him that they should pay attention to their actions and words and how they affect others. Make sure your passion does not come across too sharply or that you are not clinging to something too tightly. Listen to mountain lion and he will help you balance intention, power, and strength.
The path of mountain lion can be a hard one to walk because one is always in a position to be a magnet for other people's problems. It can be difficult to lead as others may place blame on you. It is also hard to lead sometimes without coming across too strongly and appearing to be controlling. It's best to remember that sometimes even when you "know" the answer it's best to let people struggle and achieve it on their own.
#17 Mountain Lion (Leadership)
I thought an interesting comment in the book really resonated with me. That was "the ability to lead without insisting others follow." I think this speaks to my approach when I get interested in something or set up a project...I do it mostly "for me" if others want to come along....the more the merrier but I also realize that everyone might not be walking the same path I am.
The medicine of mountain lion is power and leadership but it's much more than that. Mountain lion can shred you to pieces and then build you back up again. Mountain lion is about assertiveness with a pure heart and purpose.
Mountain lion wishes to teach those who encounter him that they should pay attention to their actions and words and how they affect others. Make sure your passion does not come across too sharply or that you are not clinging to something too tightly. Listen to mountain lion and he will help you balance intention, power, and strength.
The path of mountain lion can be a hard one to walk because one is always in a position to be a magnet for other people's problems. It can be difficult to lead as others may place blame on you. It is also hard to lead sometimes without coming across too strongly and appearing to be controlling. It's best to remember that sometimes even when you "know" the answer it's best to let people struggle and achieve it on their own.